CNP prepares to gift two elephant calves to Qatar
Summary
Two elephant calves born at Chitwan's Elephant Breeding and Training Centre are being prepared as diplomatic gifts to Qatar, marking the first time calves bred at the centre are sent abroad.
Key Points
- Two elephant calves named Rudrakali and Khagendra Prasad born at Chitwan National Park's Elephant Breeding and Training Centre will be gifted to Qatar.
- The calves will be transported via a chartered cargo flight from Bhairahawa Airport within the next two months.
- This is the first time elephant calves born at the Centre are being gifted internationally.
- Nepal has a history of gifting wildlife like rhinoceroses and crocodiles to friendly countries to strengthen bilateral relations.
